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CF-LV1L |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Contamination (1120)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the customer¿s allegation was confirmed.The evaluation uncovered the angulation was low, one led was glowing with a lamp error and the nozzle had foreign material.Additionally, the distal end had a crack, the adhesive on the black covering of the bending section was detached, a connecting tube and universal cord had a scratch.Furthermore, the up/down and right/left knobs were dirty, the plug unit was deformed, the angle wire was bent which caused the direction of the up/down and right/left knobs to not function properly, the lg lens had discoloration and the nozzle was clogged.The investigation is ongoing, and a definitive root cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time.If additional information becomes available, this report will be supplemented accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported to olympus during preparation for use, scope led was not working on the colonovideoscope.There was no harm or user injury reported due to the event.During the evaluation of the returned device, a foreign material was observed inside the air/water nozzle.This report is being submitted as an mdr based on reportable malfunction observed during the evaluation of the device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: e1 (various corrections to address, including removal of "refer address" from state field and removing state of (b)(6) from city field) correction to g3 of the initial medwatch.The aware date should be 27-feb-2022.This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.It has been over 7 years since the subject device was manufactured.Based on the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.It was presumed that foreign objects such as adherent of body fluids and chemical solutions clogged in the nozzle because of inappropriate reprocessing after the previous procedure.The user can detect the suggested event properly by handling the device in accordance with the following instructions for use (ifu): "·operation manual_ preparation and inspection of the endoscope_ inspect the air/water nozzle at the distal end of the endoscope¿s insertion section for abnormal swelling, bulges, dents, or other irregularities ·operation manual_ inspection of the endoscopic system - inspection of the air-feeding function - inspection of the objective lens cleaning function" the user can decrease and prevent occurrence of the suggested event by handling the device in accordance with the following ifu: ·reprocessing manual_ precleaning the endoscope and accessories - warning: if the endoscope and accessories used in the patient procedure are not immediately cleaned after each patient procedure, residual organic debris will begin to dry and solidify, hindering effective removal and reprocessing efficacy.Preclean the endoscope and the accessories at the bedside immediately after each patient procedure.- flush the air/water channel with water and air_ caution: to prevent clogging of the air/water nozzle, always use the aw (air/water) channel cleaning adapter to clean the air/water channel after each use.·manually disinfecting the endoscope and accessories - clean the external surfaces * immerse the endoscope in the detergent solution.* thoroughly brush or wipe all external surfaces of the endoscope, using a clean lint-free cloth, brush, or sponge.Pay particular attention to the air/water nozzle opening and the objective lens on the distal end of the insertion section, and confirm that all debris is removed from all surfaces of the distal end.Flushing detergent solution into the air/water channels.Removing detergent solution from all channels.Rinsing the endoscope and accessories following disinfection rinse the endoscope and accessories presoak for excessive bleeding and/or delayed reprocessing after each procedure caution: follow the steps below only in cases of excessive bleeding and/or delayed reprocessing; unnecessary immersions should be avoided.Consecutive reprocessing sessions using extended immersion may damage the endoscope." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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